Audio Visuals : LCD and Plasma HDTV

Samsung's Refreshed Suite of LCD and Plasma HDTVs

The New Series 4, 5, 6 and 7 LCD HDTVs

Samsung did not neglect the LCD range either, with new revisions made to their Series 4, 5, 6 and 7. The B750 from Series 7 will take the helm as Samsung's flagship LCD model, complete with a 200Hz frame rate and a similar Medi@2.0 solution. Series 7 will be made available in 40, 46 and 52-inch models. Series 6 will feature an extensive array of sizes, from 22 to 55 inch models with 100Hz MotionPlus.

However, do note that Series 4 and 5 will not offer the Medi@2.0 package. Effectively, all new LCD models are Full HD capable (1080p), except for the entry-level Series 4 with its HD-Ready panel. The Series 4 and 5 range are branded by Samsung as "hospitality TVs", designed primarily for hotel rooms with snazzy features such as USB cloning and Jack Packs.

Samsung LCD HDTV Features and Price

Model

Key Features

Size and Price

Series 7 Full-HD LCD TV

200Hz MotionPlus

Wide Color Enhancer 3

Medi@2.0

Samsung Crystal FHD Engine

DVB-T Tuner

Three HDMI

40-inch : S$4,599

46-inch : S$5,999

52-inch : S$7,999

Series 6 Full-HD LCD TV

100Hz MotionPlus

Wide Color Enhancer 3

Medi@2.0

Samsung Crystal FHD Engine

DVB-T Tuner

Three HDMI

22-inch : S$799

32-inch : S$2,299

40-inch : S$3,899

46-inch : S$5,599

55-inch : S$7,599

Series 5 Full-HD LCD TV

Wide Color Enhancer 2

Digital High Contrast

DVB-T Tuner

Three HDMI

32-inch : S$1,999

40-inch : S$3,099

46-inch : S$4,599

55-inch : S$6,499

Series 4 HD-Ready LCD TV

Wide Color Enhancer 2

Digital High Contrast

Samsung DNIe+ Engine

DVB-T Tuner

Two HDMI

22-inch : S$699

26-inch : S$899

32-inch : S$1,499

The New Series 8 Full-HD Plasma Display Panel

At the plasma end, Samsung has crowned the new 50-inch B850 as their new king in the PDP department. According to Samsung, the Full-HD B850 offers a dazzlingly high contrast ratio by means of their Ultra FilterBright technology. Wide Color Enhancer 3 mapping for HD or SD signals is also offered to improve the PDP's color scope and visual intensity. The B850 is going for S$4,999 and is driven by Samsung's Crystal FHD Engine.